But isn't that the truth... I wish more people could read this... it says a lot about people. Especially "Rose wanted so much to be just like the rest.
She could never act angry or God forbid cry,"
and
" “Don’t think if I smile that I’m not in pain,
‘cause even I laugh when I’m going insane.
Don’t you be fooled by the mask that I wear,"
those really touched me deep down...

This is so Beautiful Kayley. I apolagize I never emailed you back- but I want you to know I recieved it and am unworthy. this is just lovely. the message your getting across is a very good one. I just wanted to review to see if you were still alive.

With love; Tori AMos II

SilverTear3 chapter 1 . 5/20/2003

Wow, you are such an amazing writer, this is an incredible poem and has a lot of meaning to it. It sends a message that few people hear, and when they do, not many listen to it, but this really makes you think. Thanks a lot

This poem means soo much to me. I've had to deal with this subject all my life and i love the way that you understood it and put it into writing. Keep up the good work. i'm adding you to my favorite authors list.

And thank whatever version of God that you use that real roses (the plants! this is off subject) hibernate in winter. I love growing them. And if you get stuck every so often, (moving back to analogy) than, hey, everyone needs someone to vent at, and when it's a friend, it really doesn't hurt as much as it could.

"Stop being nice to me, bitch, I'm supposed to be mad at you!" rofl.

supernaturalangel Too lazy to sign in chapter 1 . 12/6/2002

I love this poem. I know that a lot of people want me to be Rose and I think I've found a way to balance it out a lil and not let my thorns pierce me. I love it. Wonderful thoought and methaphor behind it. Going on my Faves list.